NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21545

MD · Population: 1,693

C+
56/100
58
C+
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
26
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21545

Zip code 21545 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 1,693 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $58,250 and home values around $107,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 14.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 12.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$58,250
Home Value
$107,900
Rent
$734/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
14.4%
Unemployment
12.6%
Owner-Occupied
79.1%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety58C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy26FLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).